1. (物體、材料)易彎曲的,柔軟的,柔韌的 A supple object or material bends or changes shape easily without cracking or breaking.
supple什么意思
e.g. The leather is supple and sturdy enough to last for years... 該皮革柔軟而結實(shí),足以用上數年。 e.g. Traditional cheesemaking skills give our brie its soft, supple, creamy texture. 用傳統干酪制作技術(shù)制成的布里干酪柔軟,不易裂開(kāi),而且口感細滑。
suppleness This luxurious talcum lotion restores softness and suppleness to dehydrated skin. 這種奢侈的滑石潤膚露能使缺水的皮膚恢復柔軟與彈性。
2. (人)靈活的,柔韌性好的 A supple person can move and bend their body very easily.
e.g. Paul was incredibly supple and strong... 保羅身體極其靈活,而且非常結實(shí)。 e.g. Try these simple exercises to keep your feet supple. 嘗試做這些簡(jiǎn)單的鍛煉來(lái)保持雙腳的柔韌性。
suppleness Exercise in pregnancy can build up your strength and suppleness. 孕期鍛煉身體可以增強體力和柔韌性。
3. (味道)醇滑的;(聲音)悅耳的 If you describe something such as a flavour or a sound as supple, you like it because it is smooth and rich.
e.g. The wine has a medium-bodied, supple flavour. 該葡萄酒味道不濃不淡,口感醇滑。 e.g. ...the haunting didgeridoo, the teasing keyboards and the supple bassline. 縈繞心頭的迪吉里杜管奏出的曲調,戲謔挑逗的電子鍵盤(pán)聲和低沉悅耳的貝司音樂(lè )
supple英英釋義
verb
1. make pliant and flexible
e.g. These boots are not yet suppled by frequent use
adj
1. (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely
Synonym: limber
2. (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable